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DA06 XME

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 XME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2026

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 76,865 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 76,760 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 72,097 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023
Fail 17 Jul 2023

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 70,414 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 70,216 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 69,780 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 68,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 68,660 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 58,988 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 55,672 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 55,672 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 49,805 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 44,174 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 41,429 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs are corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,429 miles

front discs are corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 39,226 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 37,421 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 31,574 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2009 26,359 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Fox?

Based on 688,416 MOT tests across 39,526 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
4,653
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
39,526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 8,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,115
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,065
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,997
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DA06 XME is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Fox models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 55,836 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Fox fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 8,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA06 XME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Fox typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Fox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DA06 XME is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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